Watch the highlights of Seamus Power’s impressive opening round at the RSM Classic 2025 in Georgia. Power, fighting to retain his tour card, started strong with a six-under-par 64 on the Seaside Course.
The Irish golfer, currently ranked 129th in FedEx Fall standings, needs a solid finish to secure his PGA Tour status for the 2026 season. Power’s round included seven birdies, with only one bogey, leaving him tied for 15th after day one.
Doug Ghim leads the tournament with an incredible 10-under-par 60, alongside Davis Thompson and Rico Hoey, who both shot 62 on the Plantation Course.
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In a dramatic turn of events, Sheamus Power is chasing a comeback at the RSM Classic, aiming to secure his PGA Tour future. With his tour card on the line, Power began his quest with a remarkable 64 in the opening round, leaving him tied for 15th place. But here’s the catch. P’s fate hangs in the balance, as he currently sits at 129th in the FedEx fall standings. Only the top 100 will guarantee a full PGA Tour spot for 2026, while positions 101 to 125 offer conditional status. It’s a highstakes game and Power is giving it his all. Teeing off at the seaside course, Power showcased his skills with seven birdies marred only by a solitary bogey at the 10th hole. This impressive performance was only outshown by Doug Gim’s stunning 10 under par 60, setting the pace for the tournament. Gim shares the lead with Davis Thompson and Rico Hoey, both of whom achieved 10 under par rounds on the Plantation course. The leaderboard promises an exciting competition with Andrew Putnham and Andrew Novak just one stroke behind after their 61s on the seaside course. Power’s recent form has been a roller coaster. After a summer plagued by injuries, he managed a top 10 finish at the Valpar Championship in March. But his performances in Mexico and Bermuda were marred by final round setbacks, including a slip from contention to 11th place at the Bermuda Championship. And this is where it gets intriguing. Can Power maintain his momentum and secure his tour card? Will he rise to the challenge and defy the odds? The final week of the season promises to be a nailbiter with P’s fate hanging in the balance. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds on the fairways of
